Enkounters

There was a time I used to think single and alone is the worst thing a person could be. There were days I would sit on my teenage bed staring at the ceiling wondering why I wasn't desirable and I could hear my mom outside my window getting on with life - busying herself with laundry and other household chores.  Since my mother's death I have realized that the worst thing a person could be is ungrateful. Everyday there is something or someone in our lives to be grateful for.  The next worst thing a person could be is regretful. When you lose a loved one it's all you have - regret. I was so close to my mom yet I still regret the moments I wasted on the imaginary whos that were never in my life when I could have spent that time goofing around and learning more from my mother. Takeaway : Life is a gift and so are the people who were placed in our lives. Treasure who is in your life as tomorrow is promised to no one.

1. "We can hide behind the word 'Christian' because it has no concrete meaning. The early 'Christians' considered themselves Disciples - learners, pupils, apprentices, adherents or followers." Andy Stanley on #BrandRecognition 2. "Love for God and for others is the number one indicator that someone is a Disciple." Andy Stanley on #Quitters 3. "Love one another and stop judging non-believers." Andy Stanley on #InsidersOutsiders 4. "Jesus called sin...sin and then he paid for it and having paid for it he didn't condemn anyone." Andy Stanley on #GracieMetTruthy 5. "Salt always preserves and light always points the way forward." Andy Stanley on  #ShowUp 6. "Anger about sin, instead of compassion, comes from self righteousness." Andy Stanley on #AngryBirds 7. "Following Jesus means having no loopholes. His command to love is too simple, too direct to be ignored, avoide